New Chicken Identification - Olive egger

[Chickenchicken978]

Was wondering if anyone can tell if this is a rooster or hen. A lot larger than the others.

 

[500Chickens]

Welcome to BYC!

How old? I think it's a cockerel by how young it looks

 

[Chickenchicken978]

Welcome to BYC!

How old? I think it's a cockerel by how young it looks

Wow thank you for quick response we got them about 5 weeks ago as babies.

 

[500Chickens]

Ok, then I would say cockerel.

 

[Chickenchicken978]

Ok, then I would say cockerel.

Yes that is what we where thinking will have to change the name from Olive to Oliver - when is a good age to tell for sure? I have read around 13 weeks?

 

[500Chickens]

Well, for being that young with such a big red comb is a big indicator of him being a he. Pullets won't have such big combs at that age

 

[Chickenchicken978]

 

[Chickenchicken978]

Here is an update still no rooster sounds but still not sure lol

 

[WingItRanch]

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Definitely a cockerel. He's got male-specific coloring.

 

[redinator]

Definitely a cockerel. He's got male-specific coloring.

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